Cruise
NICE – L’ILE ROUSSE – BASTIA – OLBIA – BONIFACIO - AJACCIO
April 21 to 28, 2020 on board the MV LA BELLE DES OCEANS
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
- All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Wi-Fi on board
- Headsets are included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- Unique itinerary
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- Charming Provence: Nice and Saint-Paul-de-Vence
- Sardinia: Its Emerald Coast and the Maddalena Archipelago
- The treasures of Corsica: Calvi and the villages in the Balagne Region, the Cap Corse, Bonifacio and the Archipelago of Lavezzi, Ajaccio and the Scandola Nature Reserve
Route
Dates & Prices
* Price based on double occupancy
Sales
- 20% discount for 1 child between 2 and 10 years old sharing a cabin with 1 adult (on the price of the cruise only - excluding supplements and service fees)
- 30% discount for 1 child between 2 and 10 years old sharing a cabin with 2 adults (on the price of the cruise only - excluding supplements and service fees)
Formalities
Valid passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.
Shore Excursions
Calvi
We'll leave for Notre Dame de la Serra to enjoy some of the best views on the island. We'll then head to the citadel. Crowning a lofty promontory, Calvi's massive fortified citadel offers superb wraparound views from its five watch towers...
The Villages in the Balagne Region
We'll set off for a tour of villages in the Balagne Region. Each village has a story to tell about its culture and traditions. Discover a world of Corsican traditions, including the stonewash houses, fountains and the sacred churches that bind th...
Tour of "Vieux Nice"
After boarding our coach in Nice, we'll drive to our first stop overlooking the city: Mont Boron. The hill is an excellent lookout from where the city of Nice and the neighboring bay of Villefranche sur Mer are perfectly visible. We'll contin...
The Cap Corse
The Cap Corse is the northern-most peninsula on the island. Its long, windy road traverses the wild coastline offering view after view of amazing scenery: high cliffs, enchanted castle ruins, and picturesque villages. Leaving from Bastia, we'll b...
Bonifacio
Our first visit will begin with a tourist-train tour of the city, a veritable open-air museum. Bonifacio is rich with a history told along its small streets and paths, its thousand-year old fortress, and the sturdy stone homes perched high above the...
The Emerald Coast
Join us for an excursion along Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda—the Emerald Coast—to take in the beaches lapped by crystal-clear waters and the scenery dotted with cliffs, bays, and coves. We’ll also stop at a local wine cellar for a...
Vence and St. Paul de Vence
Before we head up into the backcountry above Nice, we’ll take a drive down the famous Promenade des Anglais, a beautiful, historic stretch of the avenue that hugs the bay. We'll pass in front of the legendary Hotel Negresso before heading u...
Boat Trip to the Lavezzi Islands
The best times in Bonifacio are spent on the sea. A scenic boat tour will take you along the cliffs and grottoes to the Lavezzi Islands. We'll head to the boat on foot, and then enjoy a guided tour of the Lavezzi Islands Nature Reserve, a small a...
Ajaccio and the Îles Sanguinaires
We'll leave by coach for a panoramic tour of Ajaccio, Corsica's main commercial and cultural hub. You'll take in the city's main sites including the bronze monument to Napoleon and his brothers, and the Place d'Austerlitz, where l...
Calanques de Piana
From Ajaccio, we'll travel along the mountain roads to the Gulf of Sagone, continuing on to the picturesque fishing port of Cargèse. This small sea-resort town deserves a brief visit as it was once occupied by Greeks exiled in Corsica duri...
Ships
Several ships available for this cruise
Warning: Navigational obligations and weather conditions can disrupt the itinerary, and in certain cases, intermediate stops may be canceled. If this happens, CroisiEurope will do our best to find the best solution according to passenger expectations. For safety reasons, the company and/or the captain of the ship are the only authorities who can modify the cruise itinerary. 2019 PRE-CRUISE PROGRAM (subject to changes).
*Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.